Markdown Table to Excel Converter
Paste a Markdown table and download a formatted Excel spreadsheet instantly — entirely in your browser. No upload, no account needed.
Paste a Markdown table to see the preview here…
Why Convert Markdown Tables to Excel?
Markdown tables are a convenient way to represent tabular data in documentation, README files, and notes — but they're not ideal for data analysis, sorting, filtering, or sharing with colleagues who use spreadsheet software. Excel (.xlsx) is the universal format for structured data, accepted by Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and Numbers.
Our converter handles the entire process in one click: paste your Markdown table, see a live preview, and download a properly structured Excel file with column widths automatically sized to fit your data.
Markdown Table Format
The converter accepts standard GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|----------|----------|----------|
| Row 1A | Row 1B | Row 1C |
| Row 2A | Row 2B | Row 2C |The separator row (the line with dashes) is automatically detected and excluded from the Excel output. Column alignment markers (:---, :---:, ---:) are also handled correctly.
How to Use
Paste Your Table
Copy a Markdown table from your README, documentation, or notes and paste it into the input textarea. The preview updates instantly.
Verify the Preview
The table preview shows exactly how the data will appear in Excel. Verify that all columns and rows are correctly parsed before downloading.
Download Excel
Click "Convert & Download .xlsx" to generate and download the Excel file. Open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice Calc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert multiple tables at once?
Currently, the converter processes the first complete Markdown table found in the input. For multiple tables, convert each separately or use our Excel to Markdown tool to go the other direction.
Does it support tables with alignment markers?
Yes. Alignment markers like :--- (left), :---: (center), and ---: (right) in the separator row are recognised and the separator row is excluded from the Excel output.
Can I open the .xlsx file in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the downloaded .xlsx file to Google Drive and it will open directly in Google Sheets with all data properly structured in columns and rows.
How do I convert Excel back to a Markdown table?
Use our Excel to Markdown converter — upload your .xlsx file and get a formatted Markdown table instantly.